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SHOWDOWN: Cowboys Stop Contract Talks with George Pickens | Is That The Right Decision?
Dallas Cowboys set contract talks aside—George Pickens will play 2026 on the franchise tag. Will betting on Pickens’ next breakout year pay off or backfire for both sides? Marcus Mosher and Landon McCool break down Stephen Jones’ bold announcement, analyzing the Cowboys’ front office strategy and why the team favors another year of proven production over a potentially costly long-term commitment.
Key discussion points include how Pickens' performance and reputation, along with the NFL’s rising salary cap, could reshape future negotiations, as well as the ripple effects on the Cowboys’ NFL…
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